1. Lesson 26 - Federalism
SS.7.C.3.4 & SS.7.C.3.14 Differentiate between local, state, and federal Government obligations & Services.

2. Overview
In this lesson, students will be introduced to the concept of federalism by reading text, examining the U.S. Constitution and applying their understanding to various examples and scenarios. students will learn about the distribution of powers and obligations between the levels of government, compare and contrast the roles that these levels of government play in their lives, and understand how the U. S. Constitution is the basis for the obligations and powers of each level of government.
Essential Questions
What is federalism? How is power divided between the federal and state governments?
What are the differences between local, state, and federal government obligations and services? Why do we have these differences in our form of government?
NGSSS Benchmark
SS.7.C.3.4 Identify the relationship and division of powers between the federal government and state governments.
SS.7.C.3.14 Differentiate between local, state, and federal governments’ obligations and services.
Learning Goals/Benchmark Clarifications
Students will define the system of federalism.
Students will analyze how federalism limits government power.
Students will compare concurrent powers, enumerated powers, reserved powers, and delegated powers as they relate to state and federal government.
Students will analyze the issues related to the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Students will evaluate scenarios in order to determine which level of government provides specific services.

3. Bell Ringer Term Definition Visual Representation Federal Government
the organization through which political authority is exercised at the national level, government of the United States
State Government
the organization through which political authority is exercised at the state level, government of a specific state
Local Government
the governing body of a municipality or county

4. Federalism
Federalism is a system of government where power is divided and shared between the federal (national) government, the state governments and the local governments.
Federalism is a core democratic principle of our government.
In a federal system, the power of the government is distributed to different levels of government: national (federal), state, and local.
The national government is also referred to as the federal government.

5. Federalism in the Constitution
Federalism is found in the U.S. Constitution. In the Constitution, there are powers specifically listed for the federal government and an amendment about state government powers. Powers set aside specifically for the federal government are called enumerated or delegated powers. Powers for each branch of the federal government are located in Articles I, II, and III. Powers for state governments are called reserved powers and are listed in the Tenth Amendment. Some powers belong to both the federal and state governments. These powers are called concurrent powers. Local governments get their powers from state constitutions. The Florida Constitution outlines the organization and powers of county and city governments.
The powers of each level of government relates to the types of issues each level deals with. The federal government has the power to handle issues the entire nation is concerned about. The state governments have the power to handle issues that concern citizens of particular states. Similarly, local governments have the power to address issues that concern citizens in towns, cities and counties.
Define Federalism in your own terms:

6. Type of Power
Definition
Examples
Enumerated or Delegated Powers
powers specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution for the federal (national) government only
The power to raise and support an army and navy.
The power to coin money.
The power to declare war.
The power to conduct foreign policy.
The power to regulate trade between states and internationally.
Reserved Powers
powers that are given to the states by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
The power to run elections.
The power to set up and run schools.
The power to establish local governments
The power to regulate business in the state.
Concurrent Powers
powers shared by the federal (national) and state governments
The power to levy taxes (tax the people).
The power to establish courts.
The ability to borrow money.
Local Government Powers
powers given to towns, cities and counties by the Florida Constitution
The power to create speed limits.
The power to protect citizens from crime.
The power to provide services related to garbage, sewage, fire protection, and traffic control.

7. Tenth Amendment
“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. “ – Amendment x
The Tenth Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights to further define the balance of power between the federal government and the states.
The amendment says that the federal government has only those powers specifically granted by the U.S. Constitution.
Some of the powers of the federal government are the power to declare war, collect taxes, and regulate interstate business activities.
According to the amendment, any power not listed is left to the states or the people.
Although the amendment does not specify what the state powers are, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that laws affecting marriage, divorce, adoption, commerce that occurs within a state’s borders, and local law enforcement are among the powers specifically reserved to the states or the people.

8. Remember the articles? How does federalism limit government power?
Before the U.S. Constitution, the United States had the Articles of Confederation and was organized with a confederal system. A confederal system is a system of government where power is held by independent states and there is little power in the federal (national) government. The U.S. Constitution was written because of concerns about the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. The federal government had very little power and the states acted as independent nations with too much power. Government power was unbalanced and there was no sense of national unity (togetherness). 
To solve these problems, the U.S. Constitution was written and the United States moved from a confederal system to a system of federalism. The Founding Fathers had a big goal. They needed to limit state power because states had too much power under the Articles of Confederation. They also needed to create a federal government with limited power. As a solution, the Founding Fathers created a system of federalism. This means that power is shared between the federal, state, and local governments. The federal government has its own powers, shares some powers with the states, and gives states some of their own powers. By dividing power between different levels, this limits the power of each level of government and one level of government cannot become too powerful.
How does federalism limit government power?

10. Federal Power: Expressed Powers
The Constitution gives Congress two types of powers. The most obvious type is expressed powers. When you express yourself, you state how you feel. Similarly, expressed powers are actually stated, or “expressed,” in the Constitution. Each branch has expressed powers, but you mostly hear this term in reference to Congress. That’s because the Constitution gives a long list of powers that Congress has. For example, Congress has the power to coin money, declare war, and establish immigration laws. Some of the president’s expressed powers include negotiating treaties with other countries, nominating justices to the Supreme Court, and pardoning people who have committed a federal crime.

11. Federal Power: Implied Powers
Implied powers are not expressly stated in the Constitution. When you imply something, your intention is clear even though you don’t actually say it. For example, if you have permission to go to the mall, you probably also have permission to go into the stores in the mall. Permission to go into the stores is implied. In the Constitution, the implied powers of Congress come from the Necessary and Proper Clause. This is a part of the Constitution that says Congress may make any law that is “necessary and proper” for carrying out its expressed powers. So the Constitution doesn’t say Congress has the power to create a Postal Service website, but it does say Congress can establish post offices. Permission to create the website is implied because it is “necessary and proper” to running the post office.

12. State & Local powers

13. E Pluribus unum
This is the Motto of the united states of america. What do you think it means?

14. Let’s review a la shmoop!

15. Federalism true or false Game
Sign the correct response
T = true
F= false
Practice your signing
Can you get all six? Let’s find out!

16. True or false
“States had no government at all when America was born.”

17. FALSE!
Each state had its own government under the articles of confederation.

18. True or false
America’s central government is known as the federal government.

19. True!
America’s central government is also known as the federal government or national government.

20. True or false
Federalism is the division of power between states.

21. false
Federalism is the division of power between states and a central government.

22. True or false
The constitution divides power among three branches.

23. True!
The constitution divides power among three branches.

24. True or false
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

25. True
The tenth amendment to the constitution states that Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

26. True or false
Implied powers are stated in the constitution and expressed power are not.

27. false
Expressed powers are stated in the constitution and implied power are not.

28. Who’s Got the Power
which level or levels (federal, state, or local) of government has the power to deal with each of the questions
Who is going to keep people safe from speeding cars (speed limits)? _____________________________
Who is going to protect us from foreign invasion or threats? _____________________________
There is a pothole in the street outside my house. Who should I talk to? ________________________
A group of people want to establish a new city. Who should they talk to? ____________________
Who decides who might get married legally? _______________________________________
Who resolves conflicts between states? ______________________________________________
My garbage hasn’t been picked up in two weeks, who do I talk to about this issue? ______________
Who makes sure that the country’s economy is safe and stable? ____________________________
My taxes keep going up! Who can I talk to about this? ___________________________________________
Who is in charge of passing laws around here? ______________________________________

29. Did you get them?
Who is going to keep people safe from speeding cars (speed limits)? (Local)
Who is going to protect us from foreign invasion or threats? (Federal, Enumerated/Delegated)
There is a pothole in the street outside my house. Who should I talk to? (Local)
A group of people want to establish a new city. Who should they talk to? (State, Reserved)
Who decides who might get married legally? (State, Reserved)
Who resolves conflicts between states? (Federal, Enumerated/Delegated)
My garbage hasn’t been picked up in two weeks, who do I talk to about this issue? (Local)
Who makes sure that the country’s economy is safe and stable? (Federal, Enumerated/Delegated)
My taxes keep going up! Who can I talk to about this? (Federal, State and Local, Concurrent)
Who is in charge of passing laws around here? (Federal, State, and Local, Concurrent)

30. State and Local Functions & Services
Local (County)
Local (City)
Public safety – the FL Department of Law Enforcement provides a police force and the State Fire Marshal regulates fire codes
Provides health and financial services
Provides public education and grants teaching certificates
Assistance and safety management during natural disasters
Approves and authorizes business licenses
Regulates instate business
Regulates code enforcement
Oversees state transportation systems and growth plans
Creates safety regulations for utilities
Grants driver’s licenses
Provides a state court system
Can tax and borrow money
Public safety – county sheriff and fire protection
Provides and maintains county jails
Regulates and maintains county roads
Provide a recycling program
Provides facilities for state courts and oversees county courts
Waste management and disposal
Animal control services
Manages voter registration and conduct elections
Issues marriage licenses
Issues vehicle registrations
Can tax and borrow money
Public safety – has a police force, fire protection, and fire-prevention codes
Enforces building safety codes, electrical codes and zoning regulations
Regulates and maintains city roads
Provides utilities - water, sewage system, and trash collection
Provides parks and recreational services
May create a public transit system (buses, trains, etc.) and an airport
May create and manage libraries and cemeteries
Can tax and borrow money

31. Supremacy Clause
What happens if a state or local government writes a law which conflicts with the U.S. Constitution or a federal law?
U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land and that a state or local government cannot make laws that conflict with the U.S. Constitution or with laws passed by Congress. This is because of the Supremacy Clause

32. Contemporary issues
After Superstorm Sandy in October 2012, President Obama worked with Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey and pledged federal support to help repair the massive storm damage throughout the state. What is this an example of? Why ? Why is assisting with storm repair in New Jersey of interest to the federal government?
Each state has its own rules and regulations for obtaining a teaching certificate. If a teacher living in Florida would like to move and teach in Texas, he or she would need to pass one or more exams in order to be certified to teach in Texas. What is this an example of? Why do you think teaching certification requirements are a state decision?
The state of Montana borders Canada. If a conflict occurs between Montana and Canada, can Montana declare war on Canada? Why not? What is the benefit of the federal government having the sole power to declare war?

33. Today’s Federalism Debate
Just as when the nation was born, many people today are concerned about a powerful federal government. They worry that their freedom will be limited if the federal government makes decisions that should be made by local governments. At the same time, others worry that some issues need one decision that applies to everyone. They believe it isn’t fair when some states do more or less to address a problem than other states do. If you follow the news, you’ll see the federalism debate everywhere: Does the federal government have the power to pass laws about guns? Health care? Schools? The variety of opinions on these questions are all part of the two hundred-year-old struggle between federal and state power.

35. Extension Activity
Click on 3.4 & 3.14 for a variety of games and activities that match this lesson.

36. Word/Term
Part of Speech
Definition
concurrent powers
noun
powers shared by the national, state, and/or local government
delegated powers
the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as enumerated powers
enumerated powers
the powers specifically named and assigned to the federal government or prohibited to be exercised by the states under the U.S. Constitution, also known as delegated powers
federal government
the national level of government; the government of the United States
federalism
a system of government in which power is divided and shared between national, state, and local governments
local government
the government of a municipality (city) or county
reserved powers
powers that are not granted to the federal government that belong to (are reserved for) the states and the people, see Tenth Amendment
state government
the government of an individual state
Supremacy Clause
proper noun
the clause that states that the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, and that national laws are supreme over state laws, found in Article VI (six)
Tenth Amendment
the final amendment in the Bill of Rights, it states: ”The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”

37. Article and Section in the U.S. Constitution
Explanation of Power
Example of Power
Type of Power
Article I, Section 4
(The Legislative Branch; elections)
States organize elections although the federal government may set national standards
The national government sets the date for presidential and congressional elections; the states may determine the date for scheduling primaries
Concurrent
Article I, Section 8 (The Legislative Branch; powers of Congress)
Congress, as the national legislature, enjoys specific powers.
Core powers of Congress include:
Laying and collecting taxes
Providing for the common defense
Borrowing money on the credit of the U.S.
Regulating commerce
Establishing a uniform rule of naturalization
Coining money
Declaring war
Raising and supporting armies and navies
Enumerated or delegated
Article I, Section 10 (The Legislative Branch; restrictions on state power)
The states are forbidden from engaging in certain activities
State may not (partial list):
Enter into treaties
Coin money
Keep troops during peacetime
N/A; Article I, Section 10 restricts power; it does not extend power.
Article II, Section 1 (Executive Branch; Electoral College)
State legislatures determine the rules for appointing members of the Electoral College (the Electoral College elects the president).
State legislatures give to each political party the power to select Electors from that party; all Electors are assigned to the party of the presidential candidate earning the most votes in that state (except Maine and Nebraska).
Reserved
Article III, Section 1 (Judicial Branch; creation of courts)
Congress establishes courts inferior to the U.S. Supreme Court
Congress created the federal appellate court system.
Article VI (Supremacy Clause)
State law may not conflict with federal law
Federal law mandates that no state may require residency exceeding 30 days for purposes of voter registration.
N/A